Potamotrygon laticeps (Réie à Aiguillon Common)

Perennial, peaceful. His behavior is not aggressive but pleasant.

The Laticepti Potamotrygon is a fish that belongs to the family of Potamotrygonidae, which is a family of fish in the shape of an endemic disc of South America. This fish is also known as "Tiger Potamotrygon" due to the color of its skin, which is generally gray with yellow and black vertical stripes which give it the appearance of a tiger.

The Laticepti Potamotrygon is a fish that has a very particular shape, because it has a disk -shaped body with wide and rounded pelvic fins which allow it to move easily in water. Its size generally varies between 30 and 40 centimeters in length, although some individuals can reach up to 50 centimeters in length.

Potamotrygon Laticeps is a carnivorous fish that feeds mainly on fish, invertebrates and crustaceans. He is able to feed on larger prey thanks to his mouth filled with sharp and sharp teeth which allow him to easily shred his food.

The Laticepti potamotrygon is a fish that generally lives in the shallow waters of rivers and rivers in South America, where it can be found in calm and sandy waters. It is often considered a lonely fish, although it can sometimes be found in small groups in shallow waters.

Potamotrygon Laticeps is a fish that has a relatively short lifespan, generally only a few years. It reproduces in periods of Frai, when the females lay their eggs in nests dug in the sand, where the males fertilize them. The eggs generally hatch after a few days, giving birth to fry who are starting to feed immediately.

Due to its beautiful color and its unique shape, the Laticepti potamotrygon is often considered a very popular aquarium fish, although it can be difficult to maintain due to its specific food and food needs environment.

The coloring of males is more contrasted. Presence of male copulating organs on pelvic people.

No successful aquarium reproduction is known to date.